Strange Dishes

Okay. It feels weird but I'm in a situation where you met someone and suddenly be best friends with them. This is one of those times. She seems to be the type of person that everyone sees as easy going and fun. So its nothing surprising.

We have been driving for a few minutes yet she already talked non-stop. Talking about her life and her brothers escapades.

I learned a few things, that Riley who looked like those jock players who would pick fun on others was actually a sweet guy on the inside and that he was once of those kids who got picked on before, until he outdone everyone on growth spurt and soon started working out.

'So there was one time when Riley was 5 years old he said he wanted a bike but our parents refused to let him, so he went outside he stole a bike from another kid and rode the bike home' Laughing while she told me the story that she was almost unable to keep going, but she continued, 'So when he got home. We were all surprised where he got the bike. So we asked him'

'He replied to us saying he found it and that he wanted to keep it but we knew something was off right then one of our neighbors kid was crying saying someone stole his bike. That was when we looked at him. He couldn't help but also cry and say that how can the neighbors kid have a bike will he cant' I laughed at the thought of a 5 year old stealing a bike. Rose was still laughing hysterically and continued talking more about their life.

But before she continued, I curiously asked. 'Did your parents give him the bike he wanted?'

Rose shook her head and said, 'No. What he received was even better. A week of eating vegetables only, apologizing to the kid and returning the bike, and he earned a bright red mark in his butt and half an hour chat of discipline. In the end he never got the bike' She said while counting each punishment on her fingers.

'Wow that's cruel for a child even for me' I said as she started with saying his punishment was eating vegetables. I was never a fan of green and I know a week of vegetables only was hell.

She continued with the stories until she asked, 'So what about you transfer student? Got any juicy story to tell me?' I think I can feel a smile on her face, a mischievous smile.

'Well my family is pretty normal one. Were not close but we always have time for dinner eating together' Which was true, 'My dads a business man and my mom works as an artist' I explained to her but not in detail just leaving out 'unimportant ones'. Then the topic changed from my family to me.

We kept going on with the small talks until she suddenly exclaimed, 'Over there! Just a couple more blocks' She said pointing forward.

I nodded. This is a first, I guess. I mean can this be called a date? I never had any close female friend to actually try to date, and especially with my parents keeping a close eye on me. I can't afford to have one.

We arrived at the place she spoke of half an hour ago. Both of us were completely hungry. No scratch that, what I meant is both of us were completely starving.

I started searching for a parking lot, good thing the area was quite large and I immediately found a free space.

We started walking towards the building and arrived at a restaurant. It wasn't those really expensive high class restaurants. The menu was quite affordable. There was a staff member outside that greeted us and showed us the menu.

I turned towards Rose who's eyes never once left the menu. Like a lion stalking its prey, she was completely still. I'm guessing she had been her a couple of times.

'One table please for 2 people' I said to the staff.

'Wait for a moment sir, we will look into if there are any available seats' The staff replied while calling a waiter and asked if there were any available table.

The waiter thought for a moment before replying with a nod, 'Table 8 is free'

The staff turned towards me , 'Looks like we've got a free table, wait for moment sir'

'Okay' I said.

Waiting for a few seconds, the staff then turned back to us and said that the table was now ready.

We walked into the restaurant. It was simple, nothing worth mentioning. It was just the same as any other restaurant would have.

The staff then gave us a copy of the menu.

I checked out the menu and found that they don't have any specials nor any signature dishes.

I stared at Rose and questioningly looked at her. A look that can be explained as 'Why'd you bring me here look'.

I turned my menu over and said, 'Your choice of food'

'Can't find anything you like?' She asked.

'Well do you have any recommendations?'

'Definitely a lot!' She exclaimed while her eyes lit, looking excited. 'You'll love it!' She said as she browsed the menu and called a waiter. To contain secrecy she did a come closer hand sign. The waiter and bent over. Nodding his and and writing, and at one time looking at me then back to writing.

'Whats with the secrecy about!' I couldn't help but ask.

'You'll know soon enough' I swear I could feel an evil smirk on her face.

We waited. I took out my phone to check for notifications and then played while she did the same reluctantly, guess she expected to chat once more, but I ruined it.

After a few minutes I closed my phone and started to talk.

'What do you think of me?' I asked out of the blue. I was really curious, I can't see anyones face and that includes mine.

I was expecting her answer to be a bit vague like how anyone would answer if you asked them the same question.

But damn does she surprise me, 'You look like a very gentle and happy person, and you don't look like one. You are one! and You seem nice by the way you treated me. That's all I could give since I haven't really known you that much.' She said while carrying that easy-going voice.

I looked at her, ok no kidding. When I say I look at her I don't really look at her face but her features of her body. I study it and her body habits so that I won't forget her.

'Ah I see' I said with a hint of surprise.

She looked at me. She covered her mouth and started laughing. 'You really think I was gonna reply with a vague answer or maybe something like I don't know?'

I scratched my head in embarrassment. 'It's okay but let me just remind you. I'm not like other people!' She said while I still feel that mischievous smile on her face.

At this moment a dish was served. I was really surprised . It looked just like plain house cooked food, it lacked elegance and plating, not that I'm complaining. I don't know what the name of the dish was. It looked like chicken or pork, and its color was brownish and it had small garlic flakes as its, I guess plating.

Rose who was looking over at met got a fork and stabbed the dish, yeah like literally stab. Holding the spoon she held it up on my face and said, 'Take a bite'

I hesitated for a moment before taking a bite. It was really good. I looked like what a little kid who just ate his most favorite food ever. It was sweet and soft, the texture was good and the taste fitted with garlic.

I asked her while asking for more, 'Whats this dish called?'

She used her fork to get another one of those tasty looking food. 'Shut your mouth and just enjoy the food' She said between her chuckles.

I took another bite and was once again entranced by this simple dish.

Before I could take another bite. Another dish was once again served. It was a golden brown colored soup on a large bowl. It looked really appetizing, it has small bits of pork or beef floating on the soup, two large green chili and a small pieces of onions and garlic.

This time I took the initiative, I grabbed my spoon and dived the spoon in the dish and directly into my mouth.

'F*ck!' I uttered.